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Deryke Family History

Deryke Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: De Ryke, Drake, Dery, Berke, Dyke, Deluke, Denke, Demske, Deike

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Where is the Deryke family from?

You can see how Deryke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deryke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deryke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Deryke families living in Channel Islands. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deryke's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Deryke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deryke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Deryke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Deryke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deryke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 61 immigration records available for the last name Deryke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 98 military records available for the last name Deryke. For the veterans among your Deryke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deryke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deryke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deryke in 1962 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deryke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deryke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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